Chicago, IL 60616 solar market data
Updated August 1, 2026Provisional score · under 500 installs By The SolarDNA Data Team
Chicago 60616 has 30 solar installations, recent growth not yet measurable, and a Market Score of 41 — higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets.
Versus Illinois
How 60616 compares with the state
Installed cost
—
state median $6.56/W
Market score
41 vs 43
Illinois scores 43
Share of state installs
0.03%
of 112.7K tracked statewide
Battery attach
0.0%
state 0.0%
Statewide momentum
▲ 23.1%
residential solar added in Illinois, 12 months through Jul 2026
Statewide market
136.9K systems
4.0% of homes · utility-reported through Jul 2026
Growth & pricing
60616 by year
3 installs in the trailing twelve months vs 5 before
Installations by year
Median installed cost, $/W DC by year
Installer comp set
Who installs in 60616
Ranked by systems recorded in this zip
| # | Installer | Installs | 12-mo | Avg kW | $/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRESH COAST SOLAR | 2 | 1 | 9.95 | — |
| 2 | AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 7.77 | — |
| 3 | FREEDOM FOREVER | 1 | 0 | 4.24 | — |
| 4 | SIGE ELECTRIC | 1 | 0 | 20.52 | — |
| 5 | SUNRUN | 1 | 0 | 8.58 | — |
| 6 | VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER | 1 | 0 | 13.33 | — |
Frequently asked
Quick answers about 60616
How many solar installations are there in 60616?
SolarDNA counts 30 active solar installations in Chicago 60616, 29 of them residential, with data through August 1, 2026.
How much does solar cost in 60616?
Not enough priced systems in 60616 to report a median.
Is solar growing in 60616?
Recent growth cannot be measured yet for 60616: too few recent installs (data runs through August 1, 2026).
Who installs solar in 60616?
FRESH COAST SOLAR, AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC, FREEDOM FOREVER lead the 6 installers with systems in 60616. The full comp set is above.
Is 60616 a good market for solar sales?
60616 scores 41 out of 100 (Good, higher than 42% of U.S. zip markets). With under 500 installations the score is provisional.